Nose tackles important for 3-4 defenses 

February, 16, 2010
02/16/10
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By Steve Muench, Scouts Inc.
Earlier this week ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that San Francisco will place the franchise tag on NT Aubrayo Franklin, and Schefter has also reported that New England is expected to do the same with NT Vince Wilfork and Pittsburgh could franchise NT Casey Hampton.

All of that should come as little surprise because these teams run 3-4 schemes and know just how hard it is to find quality nose tackles to anchor the interior of their defenses.

So which players in the 2010 draft could potentially become franchise nose tackles with the value of players like Franklin, Wilfork and Hampton? Here is a look at the top three candidates.

Which nose tackles from the 2010 class could develop into standouts at the next level? Become an ESPN Insider to find out. Insider

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Todd McShay (left) is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. McShay, who played quarterback at Richmond, has been evaluating NFL prospects since 1998. Follow Todd on Twitter: @McShay13

Steve Muench (middle) played guard at Richmond and worked in the athletic department there and at Boston College before joining Scouts Inc. in 2002. Follow Steve on Twitter: @SteveMuenchESPN

Kevin Weidl (right) is a former quarterback for Indiana (Pa.) University who worked in the pro scouting department for the New York Jets before joining Scouts Inc. in 2007. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @Kevin_Weidl

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